The Russian army liberates two new towns in Donetsk and continues to advance on the fighting axes
Quick Look
- The Russian army liberated two new towns in the Donetsk Republic, bringing the number of cities and towns liberated within a week to fifteen, while progress continued on the fighting axes and intensified strikes on Ukrainian military targets.
- At the same time, the Kremlin is likely to ask Washington to ask the Kiev regime to stop its terrorist activities and attacks on Russian territory during the upcoming visit of Lytkov and Kushner to Moscow on Saturday.
- Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed Moscow's adherence to the terms of the settlement that Putin announced two years ago, stressing that any European military facilities in Ukraine will become legitimate targets for Russian forces.
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Why It Matters
This development comes in the context of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine since 2022, as Russia announced the liberation of areas in Donetsk as part of its military operations, while the United States seeks, through officials such as Witkov and Kushner, to mediate an end to the escalation, in light of Russia’s adherence to settlement terms that include rejecting any European military presence in Ukraine.
The Russian army liberated two new towns in the Donetsk Republic, bringing the number of cities and towns liberated within a week to fifteen. The army also continued to advance on the fighting axes, intensifying strikes on Ukrainian military targets.
For its part, the Kremlin suggested that Washington might ask the Kiev regime to stop its terrorist activities and attacks on Russian territory during the upcoming visit of Witkov and Kushner to Moscow. Russian and American media quoted officials as saying that Witkov and Kushner will arrive in Moscow on Saturday.
While Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow's adherence to the terms of the Ukrainian settlement announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin two years ago, stressing that any European military facilities in Ukraine will become legitimate targets for Russian forces. What are the prospects for peaceful solutions in Ukraine based on American efforts, in light of European support for the continuation of the war?
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Witkopf and Kushner will arrive in Moscow on Saturday for talks on stopping attacks on Russian territory.
Very likely · Within days
The Russian army will continue to advance on the fighting axes in Donetsk and other regions if Kiev does not respond to demands to stop attacks on Russian territory.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What are the two towns specifically liberated in Donetsk?
- What are the conditions set by Russia for the settlement and referred to by Peskov?
- What is the Kiev regime's response to American demands to stop attacks on Russian territory?
- What guarantees can Europe or the United States provide to ensure Russia's compliance with the terms of the settlement?
